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DKBA renegades ambush govt troops in Karen State
“The DKBA renegades employed guerrilla tactics,” said a local BGF commander.
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Conflict Karen Lead Story News
DKBA renegades ambush Burmese patrol in Hlaingbwe
DKBA renegades detonated roadside explosives by remote control as the 118th Light Infantry Battalion was on patrol. The Karen rebels then ambushed them.
KNU urges DKBA renegades to return to mother organisation
Saw Kyaw Thet and Saw San Aung’s renegade faction has frequently engaged in armed clashes against Burmese government forces in recent years.
Conflict Karen Lead Story News
DKBA renegade leader said to be ‘still alive and fighting’
The DKBA renegade faction has denied reports that its leader, Col. Saw San Aung, had been killed in a clash with Burmese government forces.
Conflict Karen Lead Story News
Burma army reports 13 clashes with DKBA renegades
Ministry of Information reports that government forces clashed 13 times with renegade Democratic Karen Buddhist Army troops between 11 and 15 September.
Conflict Karen Lead Story News
2,000 flee homes as former DKBA forces clash in Karen State
The renegades had earlier warned of an “all-out war” against the local BGF; tensions had reportedly been escalating since the renegades broke from the DKBA at the beginning of the year.
When logging deals go wrong: DKBA commander hacked to death
DKBA renegades say Na Ma Kyar did not kidnap the mahouts, but was only holding them temporarily as the logging camp operators had failed to pay them operating fees.
DKBA, BGF clash in Karen State
Five civilians were reported injured after DKBA troops allegedly attacked a Border Guard Force in Karen State’s Kawkareik Township on Wednesday.
Conflict Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
‘Benevolent’ DKBA to seek peace with government
The ethnic armed group said at a meeting of its new leadership last week that it would “go the way of peace” under the new NLD-led government.
Ethnic issues Karen Lead Story News Obituary
DKBA’s ‘General Moustache’ dies of cancer
One of Burma’s most recognisable ethnic rebel leaders has passed away after a long battle with cancer.
Ethnic issues Karen Lead Story News Politics
DKBA splinter group clash with Border Guard Force
A splinter faction of the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army remains locked in a clash with a Border Guard Force militia in Karen State.
Karen Lead Story News Politics
Ailing DKBA chief hands over power
The ailing military chief of the DKBA, Gen. Saw La Bwe, has temporarily transferred leadership powers to his deputy Saw Moshe amid concerns for his health.
KNU, DKBA ‘support’ Kawthoolei Armed Forces
KNU and DKBA members wrapped up a meeting on Thursday by releasing a joint statement announcing support for the formation of the Kawthoolei Armed Forces (KAF).
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DKBA denies responsibility for deadly mortar attack
The Democratic Karen Benevolent Army has denied responsibility for a mortar explosion that killed three civilians and injured 10 in eastern Burma on Saturday.
Conflict Karen Lead Story News
DKBA in shoot-out with Burmese army after arresting officers in Mon State
A fire-fight broke out in Kyaikmayaw, Mon State, on Friday between the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army and Burmese government forces, leaving one soldier reportedly injured.
Displaced villagers in transit to DKBA territory held by Karen State officials
More than 200 villagers displaced from Rangoon’s Hlegu Township in February are stuck in limbo at the border between Karen and Mon states as of Wednesday afternoon.
Tension eases in DKBA arms dispute
Government officials mediate in talks between Democratic Karen Buddhist Army and Naypyidaw-backed militia to end hostilities
SSA-DKBA met in strategic summit
SSA and DKBA rebels held talks in bid to work together to go on renewed offensive against the Burmese army, look to new tactics
DKBA to escalate border conflict
Troops ordered to launch synchronised attacks against Burmese forces in a bid to weaken overall mobility of army
DKBA faction could commence guerilla war in ‘every township’
Renegade DKBA commander assertive as he tells DVB from the front line that faction is prepared for guerilla war across Burma if the Burmese army continues its ‘offensive’
Thailand blames DKBA for damaged trade
Head of breakaway Karen faction responds by saying that it was the closure of border crossings in July that damaged bilateral trade
DKBA property searched, confiscated
Son of late Karen leader Bo Mya’s house also searched as Burmese army confiscates military paraphernalia from breakaway Karen force
Burmese army takes DKBA stronghold
Waw Lay base, about 30 miles south of Myawaddy, is captured by Burmese troops after coming under heavy artillery fire
Shan army hails ‘brave’ DKBA
Troops from the breakaway Karen army ‘set an example to all the ethnic armed groups’ as the majority of the 20,000 refugees return
DKBA torch government buildings
Karen renegades say they are destroying ‘conspiracies planned against us’ as heavy fighting forces Payathonzu residents to flee
DKBA renegades seize border town
Key positions in Burmese border town seized by breakaway Karen troops following allegations that Burmese army threatened voters at gunpoint
DKBA renegades prepare for attack
Battalions in breakaway Democratic Karen Buddhist Army faction are reordered in preparation for possible assault by Burmese forces
DKBA officially becomes Border Guard Force
Some 600 troops from pro-government Karen militia are joined by Burma’s intelligence chief and senior army officials at a ceremony to mark transformation
DKBA special forces defect to renegade brigade
Members of the DKBA’s infamous 999 brigade have defected to join BGF dissenter Na Kham Mwe of DKBA 5th brigade
